5. Wrap your client’s feet in clean, warm, moist towels, or place them in warming booties. Let the products absorb for three to five minutes.

6. Remove the towels or booties from each foot and, using a warm, damp washcloth or towel, remove excess cuticle softener and the scrub or lotion.

7. Apply massage lotion and massage the feet and legs, working up to the knee.

8. Clean the nails to remove lotion and oils by scrubbing the surface of the nails with a lint-free pad saturated with a nail cleansing product or a 70 percent alcohol solution. Remember to scrub (not wipe) the nails until they squeak slightly. Allow the nails to dry completely before applying base coat.